Entertainment Blogs

There is some mighty foul language in this week's new singles on iTunes, primarily from Lil Wayne (surprise, surprise). I've got a rundown of reviews below, and have embedded videos from YouTube where possible, but by all means, do not play the Wayne, Ferg or Fabolous tracks at work.

Lil Wayne
Single: “Love Me”
Gut reaction: Absolutely repulsive, conceited, derogatory lyrics, which we can’t print here. But trust us, this is not a song you want to share with any impressionable, aspiring young lady or gentleman – not that it’s very memorable for anything more than its appalling message. Hear the song here.Grade: F

Paramore
Single: “Now”
Gut reaction: Paramore’s down original members Josh and Zac Farro, but frontwoman Hayley Williams ain’t giving up. “There’s a time and a place to die, but this ain’t it,” she sings with Gwen Stefani-swagger over a spirited pop rock salute to carpe diem.Grade: B+

Fabolous
Single: "Ready"
Gut reaction: The best part of this track is Chris Brown’s smooth, baby-making voice. But Fabolous’ rhymes don’t live up to his name here, although he gets creativity points for sliding in references to waterbeds and Rodney King.Grade: C+

Mindless Behavior
Single: “Keep Her on the Low”
Gut reaction: The teen idols borrow urban radio-friendly production style from their (slightly older) statesmen to appeal to its aging audience. The drawback is this is a pretty generic hip-hop track.Grade: C

The Airborne Toxic Event
Single: “Timeless”
Gut reaction: Inspired by the passing of four relatives of frontman Mikel Jollett, the anthemic rock track begins with guitar ringing like bells and a heart-tugging bass, before busting out into a reassuring, cloud-parting chorus. Hear the song on Billboard.Grade: B| Jan. 23, 2013